Melbourne A. Gauer Elementary School
A Word From Our Principal
It is with great enthusiasm and pride that I welcome you to our school community. As your principal, I am honored to lead a place where education, collaboration, and a shared commitment to excellence come together to create a nurturing environment for every student.
Our school is more than just a place of learning—it is a hub where students, teachers, parents, and community members work together to support the growth and development of our young people. The foundation of our success lies in the strength of our community, and I truly believe that through our collective efforts, we can achieve great things.
We are dedicated to providing a safe, inclusive, and inspiring atmosphere where each student has the opportunity to excel academically, socially, and emotionally. I look forward to partnering with all of you to ensure the continued success and well-being of our students.
Thank you for your ongoing support. Together, we can make a positive impact in the lives of all Gauer students!
Warmly,
Dr. Lori Nash
School Site Council Meetings
Dear Gauer School Families,
Below you will find the scheduled School Site Council (SSC) meetings. The SSC/ELAC meeting agendas will be posted 72 hours before the meeting date. Meeting minutes will be posted after each meeting.
Public Hearing Notice: Extended School Year (ESY) Waiver
Educational Services
Office of Assistant Superintendent
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Regular Board of Education Meeting of April 8, 2026
Anaheim Elementary School District Staff Development Center
1001 S. East Street, Board Room - Building B, Anaheim. CA 92805 6:30 p.m.
The Board President is requested to declare a public hearing for the purpose of review and adoption of a waiver request to modify AESD's Extended School Year (ESY) program from 20 days (4 hours daily) to 16 days of instruction (5 hours daily). The shift in schedule will facilitate alignment with the dates of the general education summer instructional program, support increased opportunities for inclusive programming, reduce challenges for families with students in multiple programs, and support greater cohesion for staff and students.
Use of the waiver request process will also ensure the District remains in compliance with Ed Code Section 3043 (d) related to Extended School Year.
After hearing comments from the public, the Board President will give notice that a vote on this item is scheduled at the April 8, 2026, Regular Board meeting.
Jesús Chavarria, Superintendent
and Secretary of the Governing Board of the
Anaheim Elementary School District
Posted: March 24, 2026
School & District Parent & Family Engagement Policies 2025-2026
Research indicates that Parent and Family Engagement (PFE) help children achieve high academic standards. When schools work together with parents in school activities, and both schools and families engage in shared decision making regarding children’s education, students are more likely to acquire literacy at faster rates.
The links below contain the AESD and Parent & Family Engagement Policies. The policies are jointly developed with parents to establish objectives for meaningful parent and family involvement. (20 U.S.C. sections 6312, 6318[a][2])